I love their drinks and their icecream sanwiches.Their "cups" are super cute! Their glass, shaped as lightbulbs. They used to have regular jars that were california decorated, super cute, but when I last went they didn't have it:( but their drinks are good! I love their sunset strawberry lemonade and their sunrise passionfruit tea. Their drinks are also aesthetic af too!
Justin L.
So I usually avoid Snow Monster UTC because they're not allowed to sell boba. They have an alternative topping called Honey Marble, kinda like Golden Boba. Thank you Irvine Company, so thoughtful of you to implement restrictions to "prevent" competition with Cha For Tea.But honestly, the drinks here are so mediocre, you're better off walking to Sharetea nearby. It's allowed to be there because University Tower has a different owner, even though they share the same plaza as UTC. There is one redeeming factor, Ice Cream Macaron Sandwiches! The macaron quality was stellar, they use California almond flour which makes the shell more dense compared to using all purpose flour. The Fruity Pebble cereal used was fresh, tasted as if it just came right out of the box. The ice cream was nice and sweet, pairing well with the cookie. Insomnia Cookies nearby sells conventional ice cream sandwiches if you're looking for regular cookies and classic ice cream flavors. But if you want something a little more special like churro macarons with horchata ice cream, this is a unique treat.
Hilda Padilla
Good costumer service not today expensive and a good taste.
Rosemary H.
Really cute boba shop located in the UTC by UCI. Got their Thai Tea and Sunset Lemonade topped off with cotton candy with fruity pebble sprinkles. Loved both drinks which were carefully crafted by Kelly! She's the cutest and sweetest bobarista ever!!! Stop by if you're in the area. The macarons and ice cream were good too! My favorite ice cream flavor would be their horchata
Alexandre Aimbiré
I could say that the desserts here are great, and they are, but that wouldn't do this place justice. This place is fun! Everything looks and tastes awesome.
Christine D.
Must try the jasmine milk tea with honey marble it's super refreshing. Use student discount for 10% off total comes out to like $4.50 for the drink.
James W.
Snow Monster is a creative bubble tea spot designed to hook in the UCI crowd. Made with a slight twist and a departure from your typical Asian style drinks and desserts, the sweetness is a bit more intense and often times satisfying. In addition, there are cookies, ice cream, and macaron type creations available. Everything has a handmade feel and a staff that is engaging and friendly. Their selection is plenty and makes for a fun time.
Sean T.
This place is the most aesthetic place for photos! A large store with lots of seating. The drinks were delicious but the boba wasn't as good as other places. All in all, a good place.
Rose Ann G.
My partner and I came here last week when visiting UCI. We came Saturday morning just when the place opened around 11 am, so it wasn't busy at all. Kelly was super helpful and was the sweetest employee! Since it was our first home, she gave us honest opinions about all the teas and offered samples of the ice cream. Unfortunately, they did not have the tapioca balls ready at the time because they were still making them since they just opened. That didn't take away from our first experience at Snow Monster though because the service was great! The milk and honey tea were delicious, and my partner and I got them in the lightbulb containers! Great price for these reusable containers in addition to the price of our milk tea. Highly recommend this place!
Jordan O.
After lunch, I came here to Snow Monster for the first time and I gotta say, it's pretty good. I got a macaron ice cream (the ice cream was mexican chocolate and the macaron was churro)and iced thai tea. Good experience.
I never even knew how sensitive my teeth were until I bit into one of their monster serving of an ice cream sandwich! It had me switching toothpastes and all in favour to a heck of a better chewing experience when I return because what better way to ruin an experience than agonizing nerves interrupting a perfectly good date with your sweet tooth.
Bridget Kelley
This place is one of our favourite bakeries! I love their everything cookie - it's the perfect combination of crispy and chewy and a fantastic sweet and salty mix with peanut butter chips, pretzels, and chocolate chips.
Eleanor Parks
I love the OC fog ice cream because it's not too sweet so it goes really well with the cookies
James C.
Came here with my 2 boys on Saturday noon and was greeted by a super friendly female worker (she said she was a UCI student). There were a few orders ahead of us but she worked really fast and got their drinks made and then ours. The boys loved their Macaroon ice cream sandwich. Great service and definitely coming back.
Dustin N.
I actually really like this place! The worker that greeted me was super nice, helpful and friendly. The drinks were quite good for what they were (PLUS ITS HANDMADE SO EXTRA +). Oh and the environment: super chill and nice place to study, work on a paper or just hang around. The place has some games for you to enjoy your time and overall, the aesthetic is gram worthy. Definitely worth your time! P.S. if you want great service, try asking for Kelly! She's my go-to whenever I come :)
I love their drinks and their icecream sanwiches.Their "cups" are super cute! Their glass, shaped as lightbulbs. They used to have regular jars that were california decorated, super cute, but when I last went they didn't have it:( but their drinks are good! I love their sunset strawberry lemonade and their sunrise passionfruit tea. Their drinks are also aesthetic af too!
So I usually avoid Snow Monster UTC because they're not allowed to sell boba. They have an alternative topping called Honey Marble, kinda like Golden Boba. Thank you Irvine Company, so thoughtful of you to implement restrictions to "prevent" competition with Cha For Tea.But honestly, the drinks here are so mediocre, you're better off walking to Sharetea nearby. It's allowed to be there because University Tower has a different owner, even though they share the same plaza as UTC. There is one redeeming factor, Ice Cream Macaron Sandwiches! The macaron quality was stellar, they use California almond flour which makes the shell more dense compared to using all purpose flour. The Fruity Pebble cereal used was fresh, tasted as if it just came right out of the box. The ice cream was nice and sweet, pairing well with the cookie. Insomnia Cookies nearby sells conventional ice cream sandwiches if you're looking for regular cookies and classic ice cream flavors. But if you want something a little more special like churro macarons with horchata ice cream, this is a unique treat.
Good costumer service not today expensive and a good taste.
Really cute boba shop located in the UTC by UCI. Got their Thai Tea and Sunset Lemonade topped off with cotton candy with fruity pebble sprinkles. Loved both drinks which were carefully crafted by Kelly! She's the cutest and sweetest bobarista ever!!! Stop by if you're in the area. The macarons and ice cream were good too! My favorite ice cream flavor would be their horchata
I could say that the desserts here are great, and they are, but that wouldn't do this place justice. This place is fun! Everything looks and tastes awesome.
Must try the jasmine milk tea with honey marble it's super refreshing. Use student discount for 10% off total comes out to like $4.50 for the drink.
Snow Monster is a creative bubble tea spot designed to hook in the UCI crowd. Made with a slight twist and a departure from your typical Asian style drinks and desserts, the sweetness is a bit more intense and often times satisfying. In addition, there are cookies, ice cream, and macaron type creations available. Everything has a handmade feel and a staff that is engaging and friendly. Their selection is plenty and makes for a fun time.
This place is the most aesthetic place for photos! A large store with lots of seating. The drinks were delicious but the boba wasn't as good as other places. All in all, a good place.
My partner and I came here last week when visiting UCI. We came Saturday morning just when the place opened around 11 am, so it wasn't busy at all. Kelly was super helpful and was the sweetest employee! Since it was our first home, she gave us honest opinions about all the teas and offered samples of the ice cream. Unfortunately, they did not have the tapioca balls ready at the time because they were still making them since they just opened. That didn't take away from our first experience at Snow Monster though because the service was great! The milk and honey tea were delicious, and my partner and I got them in the lightbulb containers! Great price for these reusable containers in addition to the price of our milk tea. Highly recommend this place!
After lunch, I came here to Snow Monster for the first time and I gotta say, it's pretty good. I got a macaron ice cream (the ice cream was mexican chocolate and the macaron was churro)and iced thai tea. Good experience.
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I never even knew how sensitive my teeth were until I bit into one of their monster serving of an ice cream sandwich! It had me switching toothpastes and all in favour to a heck of a better chewing experience when I return because what better way to ruin an experience than agonizing nerves interrupting a perfectly good date with your sweet tooth.
This place is one of our favourite bakeries! I love their everything cookie - it's the perfect combination of crispy and chewy and a fantastic sweet and salty mix with peanut butter chips, pretzels, and chocolate chips.
I love the OC fog ice cream because it's not too sweet so it goes really well with the cookies
Came here with my 2 boys on Saturday noon and was greeted by a super friendly female worker (she said she was a UCI student). There were a few orders ahead of us but she worked really fast and got their drinks made and then ours. The boys loved their Macaroon ice cream sandwich. Great service and definitely coming back.
I actually really like this place! The worker that greeted me was super nice, helpful and friendly. The drinks were quite good for what they were (PLUS ITS HANDMADE SO EXTRA +). Oh and the environment: super chill and nice place to study, work on a paper or just hang around. The place has some games for you to enjoy your time and overall, the aesthetic is gram worthy. Definitely worth your time! P.S. if you want great service, try asking for Kelly! She's my go-to whenever I come :)